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In 2022, gas meters should be installed in all houses and apartments that are heated using “blue” fuel. If desired, you can even put counters on a gas stove, but this is not at all necessary. In addition, not everyone in the kitchen has such an opportunity. Another counterargument is that the cost of the device and installation in the case of a conventional stove will pay off for a long time. It is rational to do this only if a lot of people are registered in the apartment.
But the owners of gas boilers cannot do without meters – the law obliges. But sometimes the device breaks down or gets old. Together with an expert, we will figure out how the gas meter is replaced, where to go and how much the device costs.
Gas meter replacement rules
Period
The gas meter replacement period has come when:
- The service life specified in the product data sheet has expired.
- The counter is broken.
- The verification resulted in a negative result. For example, the device has mechanical damage, seals are broken, indicators are not readable, or the permissible error threshold has been exceeded.
The term for replacing a gas meter in a private house and in an apartment is no more than 30 days after the device fails.
Timetable
– With the last two points, everything is clear – change and immediately. What about the service life? Most meters are extremely reliable and are designed to last 20 years. There are models that work less – 10-12 years. The estimated service life is always indicated in the technical passport for the meter. It must be remembered that the countdown of this period begins from the date of manufacture of the device, and not from the moment it was installed, explains Frisquet Technical Director Roman Gladkikh.
The law says that the owner himself monitors the schedule for replacing and checking the meter. Otherwise, penalties may apply. Find the documents for your device and see what its calibration interval and service life are.
Documents Editing
To replace the counter, you will need a list of documents:
Where to go to replace the gas meter
There are two options.
- To the gas service that serves your area of residence.
- to a certified organization. These may be companies that install gas boilers. Make sure the company is certified. If the installation is performed by a master without a license, in the future the counter will be refused to be sealed.
How is a gas meter replaced?
Selecting a contractor and concluding a contract
Where to go to replace equipment, we wrote above. When you decide on a company, call the master. Do not forget to conclude a contract in order to avoid disputes in the future.
First specialist visit
He will examine the old counter. Only a professional can tell if a device really needs to be replaced. It may be enough to replace the batteries or make an inexpensive repair. Sometimes a specialist immediately goes to the site with a new device, if you warned the operator about this when you left the application.
Purchase of a gas meter and preparation for work
The homeowner purchases the device and prepares for the second visit of a specialist. It is necessary that documents for a new counter be at hand. In addition, you need to free up space for installation.
Installation
The specialist mounts the meter, be sure to fill out an act of work performed and issue a document to the owner of the home on the launch of the device. All this must be saved, as well as the registration certificate for the new meter.
Counter sealing
The right to carry out this procedure, according to the law, is vested in employees of subscriber departments. Accordingly, an application is written to the subscriber department at the place of residence indicating:
If the installation was carried out by the gas service, the registration certificate of the new flow meter, the installation certificate and the commissioning document are attached to the application. When the meter is installed by licensed organizations accredited for this type of work, their license should be attached. A copy is usually left by the contractor.
The seal is installed within five working days from the date of the application.
How much does it cost to replace a gas meter
– The meter is replaced at the rates of the organization contacted by the homeowner. They vary from region to region. On average, this is 1000-6000 rubles. depending on whether welding is carried out or not. In addition, the owner needs to pay for the gas meter itself – 2000-7000 rubles, – says Roman Gladkikh.
In total, the cost of replacing a meter depends on: